Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088, 3,132 and 549
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,088, 3,132 and 549 is: 823.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,088 : 3,132 = 549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,088/3,132 = 549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,088x = 3,132 × 549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,088x = 1,719,468 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,719,468/2,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823.50
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